Social Worker

University of Rochester·Rochester, New York

$63,086 - $85,176/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Practice for this role

Social Worker · $63,086 - $85,176/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+31% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Rochester, New York ($48,000, n=49)

51 similar openings in the Rochester area · median $47,750

$13,000 · lowesthighest · $120,000

this role: $63,086median $48,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 49 posted behavioral health roles in Rochester, New York salarys. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 31% above the Rochester, New York median for behavioral health roles.

The social worker provides essential psychosocial services and discharge planning for patients at risk within various patient care units. Responsibilities include conducting risk screenings, providing crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals to community agencies.

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening

Worker Subtype

Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department

500180 Social Work - Adult Services

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URCC 211

Compensation Range

$63,086.00 - $85,176.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

The social worker is responsible for providing social work services to a patient care unit in instances when the unit's assigned social worker is unavailable for a significant period of time. These instances may include but are not limited to: extended absence due to disability or sick leave; vacancy due to resignation and prior to hiring of a replacement. The services provided by the social worker will be the essential services provided by the social worker of the patient care unit for whom this social worker is providing coverage.

Essential functions
In collaboration with the members of the health care teams, coordinates discharge planning for patients who are determined to be at psychosocial risk, provides appropriate hand off to other social workers when patients are transferred to other units within the hospital
Serves as a resource consultant to patients and their families and facilitates referrals to appropriate community agencies and hospital resources; may make home visits, where appropriate, to provide essential psychosocial assessments and social work interventions.

Requirements

A Master's degree from an accredited school of social work is required. Candidates must obtain LMSW licensure within 1.5 years or possess NYS licensure upon hire if working under OMH.

postgraduate degree
Case Management
Crisis Intervention
Clinical Supervision
Electronic Medical Records
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Psychosocial Assessment
Discharge Planning
Supportive Counseling
Risk Screening
Grief and Bereavement Counseling

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $63,086 - $85,176/yr
Location: Rochester, New York
Posted: Jul 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

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